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Thornaby Academy
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Thornaby Academy
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- Thornaby TS17 9DB
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Curriculum development needed, some subjects successfully building on prior learning
Behaviour and Attitudes: Low-level disruption present, varying staff enforcement
Qualifications and Training: Ongoing training for staff to use behavior system consistently
Current Educational Practices: Leaders providing staff with ongoing training to improve quality of teaching
Strengths and Challenges: Inconsistent teaching quality and variable expectations
Communication: Detailed logs and regular inclusion meetings for vulnerable pupils
Parent Satisfaction: Positive communication but mixed views on school experience
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Responsive to pupil safety and external agencies cooperation
Actions for Quality Improvement: Embedding new attendance systems and curriculum mapping
Managing Bullying and Safety: Majority agree adults take bullying seriously
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral support, trusted adults, detailed tracking
Extracurricular Offerings: Extracurricular clubs growing in popularity
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils benefit from secure careers programme
Career Counselling Services: Secure careers programme in place
Managing and Supporting SEND: Inconsistent provision, support plans not closely matched to needs
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum at key stage 3, range of options at key stage 4
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Thornaby Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in North Yorkshire, North East.
It has 492 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 25% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | - | 5.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 25% | 98% | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 33.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 25% | 32.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 46.24% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 27.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 12.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 18.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.85 | 2.97 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 82% | 88.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 74 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 70% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 49.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.4% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 14% | 13.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 6.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 4.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.2% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.5 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 36.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 51% | 49.33% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 7% | 27.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 3% | 17.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 3% | 21.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 3.23 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.71% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.14% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 47.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 15.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 8.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.14% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thornaby Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1